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Two-Part Practical Course on the
Anatomy, Biomechanics, Assessment and Exercise of the
Shoulder
This course is open to Personal Trainers, Kinesiologists,
Massage Therapists, etc.
BHK, RK, CSCS, ART®
Michael has immersed himself in the environment of
health and performance since a relatively young age.
He is now approaching 10 years experience in the health
profession; originally as a Personal Trainer and Medical
Exercise Specialist, and more recently, as a Certified
Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Registered
Kinesiologist.
Michael's experience and knowledge give him an excellent
foundation to apply movement and exercise-based therapies.
He has worked in conjunction with several Kinesiologists,
Physiotherapists and Chiropractors, and has most recently
worked as an Associate in a Multidisciplinary Medical
Office. Michael is a graduate from the University of
British Columbia's Human Kinetics Program, and is currently
pursuing his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Western States
Chiropractic College.
GLOBAL
• To update and/or introduce participants to the
anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder girdle
• To provide guidance in the application of this
knowledge for the purposes of exercise prescription,
to reduce the risk of injury and enhance performance
to the uninjured client.
SPECIFIC
• To discuss detailed functional anatomy as it
pertains to posture and movement.
• To introduce capsular and ligamentous anatomy
of the shoulder and its impact on stability and function.
• To introduce concepts in optimal vs. non-optimal
function and its affect in designing an exercise plan.
• To instruct and workshop in functional assessment
that will allow more specific exercise prescription.
• To introduce basic pathology of the shoulder
to guide exercise prescription decision making.
• To know when a referral to an allied health professional
is necessary.
• To know which exercises are "risky business"
and likely impede optimum health and performance, and
which exercises promote health and optimum performance.
• To introduce and discuss client-specific exercise
prescription, and the role of anatomical adaptation
and
prevention in exercise prescription.
1. Functional Anatomy - articulations,
muscular, ligamentous, and capsular anatomy.
2. Introduction to shoulder pathology.
3. Assessment of posture, range of motion, and movement
of the shoulder (workshop)
4. Exercise Prescription - Goals and Phases of Training
5. "Risky Business" exercises
6. Strength, Stabilization and Stretching exercise (workshop)
7. Case Studies
**Download
a PDF flyer and registration form HERE
• Please arrive for check-in
30 minutes prior to lecture start time
• This course is open to Personal Trainers, Kinesiologists,
Massage Therapists, etc
• Continuing Education Units will be applied
• Please wear comfortable clothing as there are
practical components to the course
For additional
information contact Michael at Somatic Senses Ltd
Email: seminars@somaticsenses.com
Phone: 250.474.6596
Fax. 250.483.1515
Mail Address: 2537 NE 132nd Ave.
Portland, OR, U.S.A. 97230
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